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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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