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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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