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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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