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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses 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 educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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