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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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