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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction 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 certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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