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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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