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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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