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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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