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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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