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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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