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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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