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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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