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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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