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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling 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 institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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