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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively 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 institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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