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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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