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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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