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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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