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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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