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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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