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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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