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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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