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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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