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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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