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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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