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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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