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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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