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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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