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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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