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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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