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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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