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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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