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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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