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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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