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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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