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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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