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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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