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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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