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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling 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 learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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