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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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