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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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