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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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