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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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