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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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