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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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