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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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