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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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