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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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