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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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