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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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