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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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