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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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