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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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