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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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