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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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