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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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