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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education 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 stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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