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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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