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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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