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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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