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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? 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 to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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