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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive 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 we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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