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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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