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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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