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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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