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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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