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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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