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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education 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 students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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