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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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