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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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