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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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