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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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