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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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