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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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