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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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