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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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