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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching 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 certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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