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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal 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 these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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