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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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