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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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