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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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