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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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