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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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