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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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