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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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