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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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