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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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