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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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