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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training 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 learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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