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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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