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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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