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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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