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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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