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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction 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 institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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