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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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