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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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