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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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