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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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