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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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