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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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