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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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