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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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