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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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