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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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