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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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