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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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