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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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