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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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