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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning 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 assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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