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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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