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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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