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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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