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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by 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 students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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