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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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