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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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