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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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