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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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