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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online 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 guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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