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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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