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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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