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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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