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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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