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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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