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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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