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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education 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 students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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