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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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