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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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