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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training 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 institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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