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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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