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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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