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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources