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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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