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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling 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 institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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