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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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