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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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