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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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