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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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