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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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