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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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