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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively 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 learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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