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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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