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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of 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 organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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