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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for 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 organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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