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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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