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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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