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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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