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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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