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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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