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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes 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. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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