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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 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 we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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