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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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