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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure 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 institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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