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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? 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 online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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