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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? 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 to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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