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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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