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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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