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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? 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 online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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