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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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