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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because 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 institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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