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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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