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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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