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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education 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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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