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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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