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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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