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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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