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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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 to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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