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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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