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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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