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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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