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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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