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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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