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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. 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 customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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