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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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