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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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