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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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