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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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