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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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