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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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