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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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