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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching 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 students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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