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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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