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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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