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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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