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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction 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 students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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