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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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