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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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