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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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