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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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