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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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