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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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