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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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