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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators 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 learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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