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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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