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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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