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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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