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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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