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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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