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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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