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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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