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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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