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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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