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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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