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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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