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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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