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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction 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 students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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