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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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