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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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