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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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