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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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