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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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