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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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