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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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