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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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