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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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