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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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