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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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