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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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