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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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