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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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