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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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