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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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