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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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