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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training 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 organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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