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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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