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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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