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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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