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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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