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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever 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 ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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