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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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