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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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