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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever 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 participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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