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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning 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 be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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