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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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