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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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