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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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