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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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