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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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