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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended 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 organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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