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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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