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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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