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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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