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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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