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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by 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 participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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