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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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