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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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