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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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