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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses 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 lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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