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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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