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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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