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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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