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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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