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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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