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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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