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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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