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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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