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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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