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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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