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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. 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 online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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