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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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