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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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