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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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