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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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