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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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