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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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