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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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