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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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