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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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