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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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