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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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