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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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