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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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