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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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