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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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