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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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