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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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