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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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