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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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