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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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