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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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