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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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