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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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