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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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