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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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