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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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