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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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