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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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