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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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