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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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