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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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