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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-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 participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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