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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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