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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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