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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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