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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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