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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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