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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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