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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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