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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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