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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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