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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive 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 we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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