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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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