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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure 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 we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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