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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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