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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively 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 institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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