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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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