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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online 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 teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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