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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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