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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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