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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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