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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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