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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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