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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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