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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction 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 organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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