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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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