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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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