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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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