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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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