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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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