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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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