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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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