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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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