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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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