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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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