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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction 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 students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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