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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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