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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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