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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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