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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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