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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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