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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? 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 massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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