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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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