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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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