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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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