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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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