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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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