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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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