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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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