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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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