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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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