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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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