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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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