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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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