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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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