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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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