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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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