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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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