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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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