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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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