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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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