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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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