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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever 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 participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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