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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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