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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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