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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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