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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction 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 be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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