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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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