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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance 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 make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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