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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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