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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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