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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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