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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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