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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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