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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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