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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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