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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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