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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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