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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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