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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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