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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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