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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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