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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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