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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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