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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 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 institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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