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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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