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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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