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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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