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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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