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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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