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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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