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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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