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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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