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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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