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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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