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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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