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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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