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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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