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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching 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 participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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