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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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