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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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