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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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