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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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