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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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