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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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