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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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