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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction 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 we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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