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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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