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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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