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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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