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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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