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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition