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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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