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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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