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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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