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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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