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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 (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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