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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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