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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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