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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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