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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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