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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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