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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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