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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses 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 teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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