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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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