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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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