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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively 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 organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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