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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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