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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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