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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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