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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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