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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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