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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-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 educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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