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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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