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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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