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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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