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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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