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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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