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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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