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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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