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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? 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 massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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