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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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