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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education 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 participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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