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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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