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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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