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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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