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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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