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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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