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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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