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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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