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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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