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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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