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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? 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 massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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