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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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