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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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