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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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