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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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