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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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