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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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