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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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