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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of 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 learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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