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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). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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