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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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