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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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