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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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