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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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