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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that 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 educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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