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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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