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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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