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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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