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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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