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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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