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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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