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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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