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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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