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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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