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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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