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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because 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 participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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