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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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