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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling 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 participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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