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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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