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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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