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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? 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 participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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