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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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