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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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