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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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