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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance 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 participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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