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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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