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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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