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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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