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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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