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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively 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 we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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