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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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