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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively 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 institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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