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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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