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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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