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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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