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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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