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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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