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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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