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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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