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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)