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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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