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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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