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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education 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 classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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