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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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