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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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