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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? 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 massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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