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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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