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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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