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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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