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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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