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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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