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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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