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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training 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 make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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