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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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