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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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