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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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