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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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