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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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