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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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