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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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