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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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